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CONTENTS JUNE 2018 ON THE COVER Joseph M. Corradino Mayor jcorradino@pinecrest-fl.gov Cheri Ball Vice Mayor cball@pinecrest-fl.gov Anna Hochkammer Councilmember VILLAGE OFFICIALS ahochkammer@pinecrest-fl.gov Doug Kraft Councilmember During 2017’s Hurricane Irma, Village officials, including members of the dkraft@pinecrest-fl.gov Village Council and staff, assembled at Village Hall to oversee the Village’s emergency plans and lead recovery efforts immediately after the storm. On the cover, Mayor Joseph M. Corradino and Village Manager James E. McDonald Yocelyn Galiano await the return of a Pinecrest police team that had Councilmember responded to a house fire during the storm. Above, the manager and jmcdonald@pinecrest-fl.gov Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo watch from the entrance of the Pinecrest Municipal Center as Irma’s winds subside on the afternoon of September 10, 2017. This issue of the Pinecrest Sun includes information on how to be prepared for the 2018 hurricane season—please see pages 3 - 4. Yocelyn Galiano, ICMA-CM Village Manager ygaliano@pinecrest-fl.gov 03 Hurricane Preparation Guido H. Inguanzo, Jr., CMC Village Clerk inguanzo@pinecrest-fl.gov Mitchell Bierman Village Attorney 05 07 attorney@pinecrest-fl.gov Summer Camps Police Annual Report The Pinecrest Sun is an official publication of the Village of Pinecrest. Stormwater Utility Notice: The Village Council approved a All Rights Reserved. measure that will include the stormwater utility fee on your property tax Editor Michelle Hammontree bill as a non-ad valorem item. The annual residential fee is $120. The Communications Manager next tax bill will be for the time period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. 1 PI NECRES T S UN
a MESSAGE to the VILLAGE MAYOR’S MESSAGE Joseph M. Corradino To view a video message from Mayor Corradino, please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/hurricane. L ast summer was the 25th Anniversary of Hurricane But, just as important are other more long-term things we all can Andrew. During that week, I had the honor of meeting do to minimize the impact of the actual event on a Village-wide meteorologist Bryan Norcross who talked our community scale. Assess your trees and have them pruned every few years through that storm in 1992. His message was simple and early in the season. Never trim a tree under a wire. Only FPL can clear…”be prepared and have a plan.” Just a few weeks and should do that work. If they are not responsive, contact the later, this past September, we were all facing the prospect of another Village. Consider purchasing some form of generator and have a Category 5 hurricane coming ashore in South Florida. Several plug installed as part of your electrical service, particularly if you days out, when we looked at the forecast map, Hurricane Irma are on well water. We will continue to work with Miami-Dade was projected to move up Biscayne Bay between Key Biscayne County on the completion of their water system. Consider solar and Matheson Hammock. It was a frightening and stressful time. power and a battery system. The cost of this is roughly equal to As it came to pass, we were blessed that Pinecrest was spared the the homeowner as the purchase of a full house generator or potentially catastrophic strike of the storm. However, the tropical undergrounding electric wires as a community. There is the added storm winds from Irma revealed that we all need to be better benefit that solar will pay for itself over a reasonable time and prepared for the next storm. minimize outages after the storm. There is a local cooperative to Since that day, our Village government has been working through bring down costs, and take the guess work out. There are also our Inspire Pinecrest process to address the infrastructure issues that various financing options that are offered. were exposed by the storm. We are doing what we can to shore Rest assured the Village is preparing as well. We are drawing up these areas and we are working closely other agencies, like conclusions from our community conversations about infrastructure FPL and the county government, which are primarily responsible priorities for the future, including the course of action and for electricity, water and debris removal. Ultimately, as individual acceptable community investment. Please continue to engage in families, we all need to have an emergency plan. It is never too these conversations and plan with your family to determine what early to purchase two weeks’ worth of water and canned foods. you can do to protect your property and to have a strategy in Flashlights and batteries are critical. Do not wait until a hurricane place to deal with the aftermath of any future storms. We know watch or warning is issued. Understand the evacuation zone you there will be a next storm—BE PREPARED! are in. Check your shutters. Have an evacuation plan in mind. Pinecrest Municipal Center Find Us On 12645 Pinecrest Parkway Pinecrest, FL 33156 305.234.2121 www.pinecrest-fl.gov J U NE 2018 2
ARE YOU READY? REASONS TO Sustainable Building Program Incentives • The Village provides free expedited review and approval of required building CONSIDER SOLAR permits for green certified building. • Building permit fees are reduced by 15 to 30% depending on the level of green building construction certified through the Florida Green Building • Storm ready—100% access to power if coupled with power storage device • Drastically reduce or even eliminate electric bills Coalition, United States Green Building Council, or Green Globes. • Earn significant long-term return on investment • Protect against future rising energy costs Property Assessed Clean Energy • Increase property value (PACE) Financing • 30% tax credit for qualified expenditures • PACE is one way to finance energy efficient improvements, renewable energy, and water conservation upgrades to your home or business. Generators • PACE can pay for new heating and cooling systems, lighting improvements, • If you have a well, having a generator is imperative during a power outage. solar panels, water pumps, and insulation. • A standby generator is an alternative source of power during intermittent • PACE may provide financing for 100% of a project’s costs and is required power outages. to be repaid over the course of maximum term of 20 years with an • A standby generator will sense an interruption of power and will turn on and assessment—added to the owner’s property tax bill. Additionally, PACE off automatically to provide a continuous supply of electricity. financing may remain with a home or business after sale to another individual • A less expensive alternative is a portable generator. or entity. • Portable generators are generally more limited and provide enough electricity to • Organizations that may provide financing of energy efficient improvements operate a refrigerator, a few lights and electrical outlets. include YGrene Energy Fund, Renew Financial, and Renovate America. • Portable generators will also power a well pump. • Under this program, residents with solar energy systems receive a 30% tax credit. GENERATOR PREPARATION Here are some tips on how to keep your portable and standby generators in tip-top shape for use during a power outage: Be Prepared Conserve • Have your portable generator serviced • If you have a standby generator, it will automatically turn on and off when in advance of hurricane season. If you you lose power and when it returns. But, if you have a portable you have to have a standby generator, contact the turn it on and off manually. generator service company to test • Do not use your generator excessively. Always be cautious of how much wattage your system to ensure its ready for a you are using to make sure you do not exceed the generator’s capability. Be power outage. quick and efficient when using appliances. • Know how to manually open your garage door. Many people keep their Be Safe portable generators in their garage, then find the door will not open when the • Never run a portable generator inside a house or garage. The national gas electricity goes out. code requires generator exhausts to be a minimum of 10-feet away from any opening into the house. Fuel Up • Never connect a generator into your electrical system without an emergency • Make sure you have fuel for your portable generator. During widespread transfer switch and inlet connection point. Connecting emergency power power outages, many gas stations shut down because they need the electricity incorrectly can feed power back on the FPL grid and create a hazard for to run their pumps. If you have a standby generator, make sure your generator linemen working to restore power. fuel tank is full as there will be heavy demand for diesel and liquid propane • If your house is not wired for connecting a generator into the electrical system, at the time of a storm. use an extension cord that is in good condition. 3 PI NECRES T S UN
UNDERGROUNDING POWERLINES A Special Taxing District may be created to provide a public improvement or special service in your neighborhood. Improvements or services include an extension of the potable water system, installation of street lighting, infrastructure improvements such as burying powerlines, and security guard houses. The process is administered by Miami-Dade County and requires a signed petition by 10% of the property owners desiring the improvement or service. Upon receipt of the petition, the county verifies the signatures and proceeds to prepare cost estimates. A public hearing and vote of the affected property owners is then scheduled. If the majority vote in favor, then the district is established. The special assessment appears on the property owners’ annual tax bill. For additional information, please contact the Public Works Department at 305.669.6916 or publicworks@pinecrest-fl.gov. J U NE 2018 4
CAMPS Parks & Recreation For more information about each camp please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks or call 305.284.0900. Pure Dance & Crafts Camp Soccer Camp Ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12 Day: Monday through Friday Evolve Soccer Training Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ages 10 to 16 years Session: June 11 through August 17 Day: June 11 through 21 (Weekly sessions) Full Day: Member $240, Non-member $250 Fee: $249 1 week, $399 2 weeks Half Day: Member $140, Non-member $150 Location: Pinecrest Community Center Location: Pinecrest Community Center Pinecrest Premier Soccer Camp Gymagination Camp Ages 5 to 13 years Ages 6 to 12 Day: Monday through Friday Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Session 1: June 18 through June 22 Session 1: June 11 through June 15 Session 2: July 9 through July 13 Session 2: June 18 through June 22 Session 3: July 16 through July 20 Session 3: July 30 through August 3 Fee: $175 per week Session 4: August 6 through August 10 Location: Evelyn Greer Park Session 5: August 13 through August 17 Fee: Member $140, Non-member $150 Location: Suniland Park Pinecrest Premier Soccer Camp and Real Jane Forman Tennis Camp Madrid Clinic Ages 3 to 16 Ages 5 to 13 years Day: Monday through Friday Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Session: June 11 through August 17 (Weekly sessions) Session: June 25 through June 29 Full Day: $240 Fee: $395 Half Day: $140 Location: Evelyn Greer Park Location: Coral Pine Park Pinecrest Gardens For more information about each camp please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/gardens or call 305.699.6990. Game Tech Institute’s Robotics Camp A La Carte: Cooking Camp Ages 9 to 13 Ages 8 to 16 Register at www.funcamps.com or call 305.669.2992. Register at harvestproject.com/bookevents or call 305.988.5089. Fun Camps Urban Appearances Young Architect Ages 5 to 12 Camp Monday through Friday Ages 13 to 18 Times: 9:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register at harvestproject.com/bookevents or call 305.988.5089. Sessions: June 11 through August 3; 4 sessions MagiCamp: Bring magic to your child this summer. Learn the secrets World Journey Through Art History of magic, juggling and clowning. Summer Camp JurassiCamp: A fun and educational adventure into the world of Ages 8 to 12 fossils and dinosaurs. Register at harvestproject.com/bookevents or call 305.988.5089. Amazing Science Camp: Discover the wonders of science through exciting experiments and projects. Register at www.funcamps.com or 305.666.2992 5 5 PI PINECRES NECRESTT SSUN UN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT RUNDOWN VILLAGE-WIDE TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN In an effort to enhance mobility for vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists and provide traffic calming Village-wide, the Village Council approved the development of a Transportation Master Plan which was awarded to Kimley-Horn and Associates at the May 2017 Village Council meeting. This effort will involve public workshops and community input to help shape the transportation enhancements for the future in Pinecrest. The second public workshop took place on April 18, 2018 and additional public workshops are scheduled for summer and fall of 2018. For more information, please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/inspirepinecrest. TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN COMMUNITY WORKSHOP Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Evelyn Greer Park / Leslie Bowe Hall 8200 SW 124th Street STORMWATER MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Based on the results of the 2015 Village-wide Stormwater Master Plan, the Public Works Department has commenced work on localized drainage projects throughout the Village to reduce the number of flood prone areas and increase the stormwater infrastructure system. These improvements are ongoing and are designed and constructed based on priority and funding availability. Since June of 2015, more than 80 drainage projects have been completed to help alleviate flooding in various parts of the Village. SW 98 STREET & SW 72 AVENUE TRAFFIC CIRCLE Construction of the new traffic circle has been completed at this intersection. The traffic circle replaced a four-way stop and is part of our on-going efforts to improve transportation Village-wide. Artwork will be placed in the center of the circle in the beginning of July. PINECREST COMMUNITY CENTER KENDALL DRIVE EXPANSION BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT Construction of the Community Center expansion is substantially complete and Construction of the Kendall Drive Beautification Project has commenced and is includes a 7,000 square foot expansion of the fitness center, reworking of the expected to be completed in August of 2018. The project includes new landscape interior space to provide for additional classrooms, a concession area and the medians, sidewalks, decorative streetlights, decorative crosswalks and paving construction of outdoor and indoor play areas for children. The project will be from US 1 to Southwest 65th Court. As of April 2018, the project is 15% complete in July. complete and work will continue through the summer months. J U NE 2018 6
PINECREST POLICE DEPARTMENT Find Us On 12645 Pinecrest Parkway 305.234.2100 police@pinecrest-fl.gov www.pinecrest-fl.gov/police UCR Comparison Report 2016 - 2017 MESSAGE FROM PART 1 CRIMES HOMICIDE 2016 2017 DIFFERENCE 0 0 0 % 0% THE CHIEF T FORCIBLE RAPE 1 4 3 300% he celebration of the Police Department’s 20th anniversary was punctuated with the lowest annual crime rate ever reported, ROBBERY 21 6 -15 -71% pursuant to FBI UCR part 1 crime summary reporting. I take AGGRAVATED ASSAULT 4 12 8 200% great pride in also announcing that during the last five years, the Village experienced the lowest average crime rate of any five-year BURGLARY 98 76 -22 -22% period since the establishment of the Police Department. LARCENY 436 381 -55 -13% Every member of the department played a role in this success. I congratulate the police officers, sergeants, command staff and civilian ARSON 0 0 0 0% support staff for their dedicated service to the Pinecrest community. AUTO THEFT 37 14 -23 -62% Samuel Ceballos, Jr. TOTAL PART ONE 597 493 -104 -17% Chief of Police 7 PI NECRES T S UN
VIRTUAL ROLL CALL BRIEFING T here are areas in the law enforcement profession that technology has yet assigned zones after checking into service, instead of reporting to the station roll to penetrate. One aspect that has not changed much in 40 years is the call room. Officers now obtain all briefing information online via the agency’s roll call briefing. Wireless technology, the internet, and advancements in secure Virtual Private Network. mobile technology have made it possible to transform this indispensable The web-based roll call briefing software solution makes the most efficient law enforcement briefing. Police Chief Samuel Ceballos, Jr. developed and use of resources by cutting down on the time it takes officers to begin patrolling implemented a digital solution for the roll call briefing with the assistance of assigned zones. Folders with shift-specific information help tailor briefings to the Florida International University (FIU) that improves services to the community. This new, needs of each shift, zone and officer. New policies can be disseminated quickly. no cost, web-based application ushers the roll call briefing into the 21st century. Supervisors can confirm through the software that every officer acknowledged, The in-person roll call briefing typically results in a 15-minute delayed read, and understood the content of the document. response to assigned zones by patrol personnel of the incoming shift. In In addition, the department can post officer safety alerts and BOLO addition, sometimes officers miss the briefings for a variety of reasons, i.e., court information from surrounding agencies on the virtual roll call briefing website. attendance. Chief Ceballos used technology to solve these two problems. The Also included is a dynamic interactive component (watch orders), designed to idea was to find a way to share information, such as daily crime reports, watch improve services to the community, that increases security while providing peace orders, directed patrols, officer safety alerts, and Be On The Lookout fliers of mind—which results in an enhanced quality of life. We offer this service to (BOLOs) in a way that ensures reaching every officer without a 15-minute delay residents who go on vacation, and to those concerned about suspicious or to assigned patrol zones. criminal activity. These watch orders are plotted on a Google map and appear Chief Ceballos submitted a senior project proposal to the School of as pins. Officers click on the pins to obtain information about the watch order Computing and Information Sciences at FIU and presented his vision to the and periodically visit these locations as time permits. Watch orders automatically spring semester senior class for their Capstone Project. The project was accepted disappear from the map to an archive folder upon expiration. and the web-based application was developed and implemented. Roll call briefings The transformational virtual roll call briefing web-application is an innovative are now conducted in a virtual environment. Pinecrest officers report to their digital platform that enhanced the effectiveness of the Police Department. J U NE 2018 8
PINECREST GARDENS P Pinecrest Gardens inecrest Gardens, South Florida’s Cultural Arts Park, is a premier venue for the arts, 11000 Red Road education, environmental conservation and preservation. On any given day one Pinecrest, Florida 33156 can attend a concert or play, visit the full time art gallery, tour the 14-acres of native 305.669.6990 forested wetland, tropical hardwood hammock and native cypress slough or take a gardens@pinecrest-fl.gov class in art or horticulture. The park attracts over 150,000 visitors each year and www.pinecrestgardens.org was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 2011, making it historically Find Us On significant on a local, state and national platform. 99 PI PINECRES NECRESTT SSUN UN
HIBISCUS GALLERY XAVIER CORTADA SUMMER SOLSTICE | LONGITUDINAL INSTALLATION PERFORMANCE Thursday, June 21 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Cortada created the Longitudinal Installation in the South Pole in 2007 and in the North Pole in 2008. During both visits, Cortada placed 24 shoes in a circle, each aligned across 24 longitudes. He stopped in front of each of his longitudinal shoe markers and read a quote aloud that revealed a person’s experience with climate change from that part of the world. His artistic ritual illustrated how everyone in the world has been profoundly impacted by climate change. The South Pole’s Longitudinal Installation has been replicated as a ceramic sculpture on permanent exhibit at Pinecrest Gardens. This participatory art installation invites visitors to recite the 24 quotes, as Cortada did at both ends of the world. To perform the ritual, stand behind the show marked with zero degrees and face the red and white pole as you read the first quote. (You can find the quotes online at www.longitudinalinstallation.org.) Then, move clockwise, stopping at each marked shoe to read its respective quote. Upon completion, stand just to the left of the 75 degree West shoe (if you live in Florida) and recite a 25th quote: Your own quote! “LIFE FORMS” BY MICHAEL GRAY Exhibit runs May 3 through August 3 Michael Gray‘s Life Forms is a solo show comprised of new works that address the loss of living reef tissues in Biscayne Bay. This series of monotype prints are a documentation of the current state of the reef system, which is being threatened by bleaching, disease, destruction, and pollutants exiting through urban waterways. Though the work depicts a threatened and disappearing environment, the prints are better understood as documentations of the physical experience Gray had encountered in the particular environment. Gray uses colorless abstracted form, gesture, repetition and intuitive marks to represent his anxieties of habitat loss, the degradation of the natural beauty of his home, the disappearance of coral and the uncertain future of our oceans. Gray has worked throughout South Florida documenting areas of refuge such as Everglades National Park. Each location, as Gray sees it, can be a microcosmic representation of life all over the globe. Life, death and regrowth are important to all natural cycles, however these unsaturated prints offer a view of a colorless, dark and capricious world on the verge of extinction. “Sessile Crown | Biscayne Bay Series” By Michael Gray {IN WATER} BY XAVIER CORTADA 16” x 16”, Monotype print on paper, 2018 Exhibit runs May 3 through August 3 Diatoms are water-bound, single-celled symmetrical organisms encapsulated in silica. They harness the power of the sun to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen and are responsible for generating one-third of the air we breathe. Its shell, all that remains from the diatom that lived in the past, is used by scientists today to see what was, as they research crucial environmental issues in the century to come. Scientists—and artists—can determine the past salinity of water by examining the glass shells of diatoms preserved in sedimentary core samples. Each diatom species has a different salinity preference, so changes in the mixture of fresh and sea water (driven by sea level and changes in water management) can be inferred from past diatom remains. Xavier Cortada latest diatom-themed work, “Diatom Court” (2018), is outside the Hibiscus Gallery in the garden. On Earth Day 2018, it was unveiled as a permanent, site-specific, ceramic installation on the grounds of Pinecrest Gardens. “80.15 W” Exhibit runs August 8 through September 3 Titled for Biscayne Bay’s longitude, “80.15 W” features the 17 threatened and endangered species that call Biscayne National Park (in Miami, FL) home. In 2010, Cortada created the drawings on carbon paper, a metaphor for the impact (or “carbon footprint”) that humans have had on that animal, even across the boundaries of protected nature preserve. The carbon paper originals were premiered at the national park’s gallery and are in the permanent collection of Nova Southeastern University Art Museum, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. “(80.15 W:) Hawksbill Sea Turtle” By Xavier Cortada Archival ink on paper (generated from drawings created on 11” x 8.5” carbon paper) Signed, numbered, limited edition (edition of 5), 16” x 12” 2010. J U NE 2018 10
PINECREST GARDENS THE FIRST ART IMMERSION HUB IN SOUTH MIAMI-DADE Cypress Hall at Pinecrest Gardens For registration, please visit: www.hartvestproject.com. Click “Book Events”. For more information, please call: 305.988.5089 or email: hartvestproject@gmail.com. SUMMER CAMPS ART EXHIBITIONS URBAN APPEARANCES YOUNG ARCHITECT June through August Participants will conceptualize spatial art installations and interactive urban spaces/objects for Pinecrest through mediums that include drawing, modeling DISRUPTIVE FEMALES and photomontage. Public spaces will be re-thought through creative exercises Featuring 20 contemporary renowned Florida based artists. Curated by Rochi that intelligently respond to the context. The results will be presented to the Village Llaneza and presenting: Frida Baranek, Johanna Boccardo, Pip Brat, Carola Council for consideration. The camp includes a beautiful indoor and outdoor Bravo, Karla Caprali, Ana Alejandrina Delgado, Hazel Gil-Salazar, Sisy Gómez, setting, daily talks by architects, designers and artists, materials, participation Catalina Jaramillo, Lucinda Linderman, Aurora Molina, Alex Nuñez, Judy Polstra, certificate, lunch and refreshments. Sandra Ramos, Maricel Ruiz, TM Sisters, Solange Sarría, Lauren Shapiro, Nina Ages: 13 to 18 | Min.10 participants - Max. 30 participants Surel and Clara Varas. Session: Monday, June 11 through Friday, June 15 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. HARTVEST ARP - Artist Research Project Fee: $400 Featuring artist Johanna Boccardo Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call 305.988.5089. A LA CARTE - COOKING Participants will sharpen their culinary skills under the instruction of expert chefs while learning about art from professional artists. The camp includes a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting, use of a modern catering kitchen, daily art presentations, daily cooking lessons, team challenges and competitions, art-culinary installations, materials, participation certificate, lunch and refreshments. Ages: 8 to 16 | Min.10 participants - Max. 16 participants Session: Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: $400 Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call 305.988.5089. WORLD JOURNEY THROUGH ART HISTORY Each day of the week participants will learn about art and artistic expressions developed in different periods of history, work on projects related to them and see how they relate to each other. At the end of the week participants will have “traveled” to Athens, Rome, Pompeii, France, Florence and the United States. The camp includes a beautiful indoor and outdoor setting, daily art presentations by professional artists and art experts, hands-on art projects, art materials, participation certificate, lunch and refreshments. Ages: 8 to 12 | Min.10 participants - Max. 18 participants Session: Monday, July 2 through Friday July 6 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fee: $350 Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call 305.988.5089. 11 PI NECRES T S UN
HARVEST PROGRAMING ARTasting HARTVEST WorkLab Disruptive Females Come to Pinecrest A co-working space with mentoring and coaching for creative entrepreneurs. A multi-sensory appreciation of art where guest-artists guide participants through Monday through Friday | 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. a learning experience paired with a sampling of food and drink. For information, please call: 305.988.5089 Saturday, June 2 | 6:00 to 9:30 p.m. Fee: $40 includes art talk, wine and hors-d’oeuvres Crazy ARTlab Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call Weekly art workshops for adults led by professional artists and designed to 305.988.5089. inspire participants while exploring a variety of creative art techniques. Group 1: Mondays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ARTfeast Group 2: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A Sunday brunch with a twist. Indulge in a unique culinary and art appreciation Fees: $160 for four classes experience! Participants will listen to an expert’s overview of a famous artist, Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call followed by a delicious meal prepared by a renowned chef. 305.988.5089. Sundays, July 8 and August 12 | 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fee: $45 adults, $20 Children 12 and younger - includes art talk, brunch and mimosas HARTVEST Coffee Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call A gourmet and artisan educational platform. Visitors will have the opportunity 305.988.5089. to taste special quality coffees, taste creative treats and desserts and learn from baristas and local farmers. ARTbreak Open every day 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Gather to share breakfast fare while art experts guide you through a one-of-a-kind “taste of art” experience. COFFEE TASTINGS Wednesday, August 22 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Fridays, June 29 and July 20 | 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fee: $25 includes art talk, coffee and pastries Fee: $15 Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call 305.988.5089. 305.988.5089. ARTcoaching Professional development workshops and events designed for creative entrepreneurs. HARTVEST Collectables An art and design educational platform that will feature temporary exhibitions Saturdays, July 28 and August 25 | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. of a carefully curated selection of art and design objects, and exclusive artisan Fee: $40 includes talk, coffee and refreshments items. Space is limited. Register at: www.hartvestproject.com at “book events” or call Open every day 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (extended hours on special events) 305.988.5089. J U NE 2018 12
PINECREST GARDENS PINECREST ANNOUNCES THE 2018-2019 JAZZ SEASON Join us this coming season for the critically acclaimed South Motors Jazz Series. Only full season subscriptions are available at this time (individual seats will go on sale after Labor Day). Subscriptions for all seven concerts are $155 or $180 plus service fees, and can be purchased by calling 1.877.496.8499. Randy Brecker and the South Florida Jazz Orchestra Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Six Time Grammy Award Winner Randy was the original trumpet and flugelhorn player for Blood, Sweat and Tears. He later went on to win multiple awards in a range of jazz genres with his brother, Michael (The Brecker Brothers). Ramsey Lewis Quintet Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Three Time Grammy Award Winner & NEA Jazz Master with over 80 albums to his credit. If there was ever a name that “says it all” in jazz, that would be pianist/composer and radio personality extraordinaire, Ramsey Lewis. Christian McBride’s New Jawn Antonio Adolfo Quartet Saturday, December 8, 2018 at 8:00 p.m. Featuring Vocalist Carol Saboya Five Time Grammy Award Winner Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. He is considered a virtuoso, and is one of the most Five Time Latin Grammy Award Nominee and Grammy recorded musicians of his generation appearing on Award Nominee more than 300 recordings as both a soloist and a Having released more than 25 albums under his sideman. name, Brazilian pianist, composer, arranger and educator has elevated Bossa Nova and Samba The World Famous sounds to new heights. Antonio will be joined on stage by his daughter and award winning Brazilian Glenn Miller Orchestra vocalist, Carol Saboya. Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. The Legend Lives On! You all asked for their return to the Banyan Bowl Stage, and we promised we would not let you down. Paquito D’ Rivera Sextet Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Fourteen Time Grammy Award Winner & NEA Jazz Master Returning to Pinecrest Gardens, Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. Receiving every award and accolade in the industry, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer. Shelly Berg and the Frost Concert Jazz Band Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. Five Time Grammy Nominated Pianist A night of big band jazz featuring the tunes from the Great American Songbook. 13 PI NECRES T S UN
ACTIVITIES Summertime Means Fun Time at Pinecrest Gardens Join us daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays, for all the recreational activities we have to offer. Splash ‘N Play Playground A water playground designed for the enjoyment of children ages 2 Adjacent to the picnic table area and concession, this colorful through 12. It is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to one hour prior to playground offers children a wide variety of fun and exercise. the park’s closing. Admission to the Splash ‘N Play is free with paid park admission! Petting Zoo Feed the Fish Interact with our farm animals. Open daily at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 The waterways throughout the garden offer children a unique noon, 2:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. for 30 minutes each time. Admission opportunity to feed fish in their native environment. Fish food is sold to the petting zoo is free with general park admission! at the admissions booth. Botanical Amenities Swan Lake The garden offers some of the most beautiful and rare plants Swan Lake, our most iconic vista, provides the perfect place to from around the world serving as a perfect stage for young watch wildlife in a spectacular setting. You can watch Don and botanists. While you are walking the garden paths, take advantage Delilah Swan enjoying a swim in the lake, iguanas and turtles of the Quick Response Codes located around the park for a sunning themselves on the grassy bank or native birds swooping self-guided tour. down to rest at the water’s edge. You do not have to pay to play! Domino Games Giant Chess & Checkers Domino games are available for any visitor to use. Bring your friends and test your domino playing skills with a beautiful garden in the Garden setting as your backdrop. Please inquire at the admissions booth, a You are in for some gigantic fun when you play our complimentary valid driver’s license will be held during time of reservation. 25” tall chess or checkers game. Played on our grassy meadow area these games rarely fail to fascinate players and spectators alike. Please inquire at the admissions booth, a valid driver’s license will be held during time of reservation. J U NE 2018 14
PINECREST GARDENS SUMMER CAMPS Game Tech Institute’s Robotics Camp Ages 9 to 13 Register at www.funcampsregistration.com or 305.666.2992. Fun Camps Ages 5 to 12 Monday through Friday Times: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sessions: June 11 through August 3; 4 sessions MagiCamp: Bring magic to your child this summer. Learn the secrets of magic, juggling and clowning. JurassiCamp: A fun and educational adventure into the world of fossils and dinosaurs. Amazing Science Camp: Discover the wonders of science through exciting experiments and projects. Register at www.funcamps.com or 305.666.2992 EDUCATION Little Lizards Drop-in Program Horticulture Workshops Little Lizards Ages 3 to 10 One hour classes are hands-on with materials and projects included. Fridays, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. All workshops are open to the public and start at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register Free with general admission, weather permitting. by calling 305.669.6990. Space is limited. This drop-in program will feature new activities every week relating to a monthly theme. Lizards will read, explore, create and imagine, while learning about the June 14: Orchid Mounting and Re-potting wonders of nature. $20 per class July 12: Orchid Disease and Pest Control $10 per class June: Art Naturally August 9: Basics of Bonsai (Plants, pots and materials included) Connect with nature in the most creative way! This month we will experiment $30, or register for the 3 part bonsai series for $75 with natural paints, make nature puppets and explore the many ways that science and art are related through nature. July: Wild Weather It is storm season! July is a perfect time of the year to learn about weather patterns, identify cloud formations and understand how weather impacts our surroundings. Create a windmill, make a water cycle bracelet, sail a twig boat and much more! August: Trees They are all around us, but do we really know what makes trees so important to our planet? August is the month to learn all about these gracious giants! Some of the trees in Pinecrest Gardens are over 100 years old and some over 80 feet tall! Hang a wish on our wishing tree, take home a seedling, and much more. 15 PI NECRES T S UN
PARKS AND RECREATION The Parks and Recreation Department manages all public FOR INFORMATION ABOUT OUR PARKS AND HOW parks in Pinecrest including Coral Pine Park, Flagler Grove TO REGISTER FOR ALL PARKS AND RECREATION Park, Evelyn Greer Park, Red Road Linear Park, Suniland Park, PROGRAMMING: Veterans Wayside Park and the Village Green. 305.284.0900 • parks@pinecrest-fl.gov www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks Find Us On Subscribe to Parks and Recreation E-News at www.pinecrest-fl.gov/enews 5855 Killian Drive Pinecrest, Florida 33156 J U NE 2018 16
PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH AND TEEN SUMMER CAMPS Pure Dance & Craft Camp • Ages 5 to 7 and 8 to 12 Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Session: June 11 through August 17 (weekly sessions) Full Day: Member $240, Non-member $250 Half Day: Member $140, Non-member $150 Location: Pinecrest Community Center Pinecrest Premier Soccer Camp and Real Madrid Clinic • Ages 5 to 13 Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Session: June 25 through June 29 Fee: $395 Location: Evelyn Greer Park Evolve Soccer Training • Ages 10 to 16 June 11 through 21 (Weekly sessions) Fee: $249 1 week, $399 2 weeks Location: Pinecrest Community Center Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Session 1: June 18 through June 22 Session 2: July 9 through July 13 Session 3: July 16 through July 20 Location: Evelyn Greer Park Jane Forman Tennis Camp • Ages 3 to 16 Day: Monday through Friday Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Session: June 11 through August 17 (Weekly sessions) Full Day: $240 Half Day: $140 Location: Coral Pine Park For more information about each camp, please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks or call 305.284.0900 1 177 PI PINECRES NECRESTT SSUN UN
Gymagination Camp • Ages 6 to 12 Day: Monday through Friday Time: 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Session 1: June 11 through June 15 Session 2: June 18 through June 22 Session 3: July 30 through August 3 Session 4: August 6 through August 10 Session 5: August 13 through August 17 SUPER Fee: Member $140, Non-member $150 Location: Suniland Park SOCCER STARS 12 to 24 months Day/Time: Tuesday, 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. Thursday, 5:30 to 6:10 p.m. 2 to 3 year olds YOUTH AND TEENS Day/Time: Tuesday: 10:50 to 11:30 a.m. DANCE Tuesday: 3:50 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday: 4:30 to 5:10 p.m. Saturday: 9:10 to 9:50 a.m. Saturday: 10:45 to 11:25 a.m. 3 to 4 year olds Day/Time: Tuesday: 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Thursday: 3:45 to 4:30 p.m. Kinder Ballet • Ages 3 to 4 Saturday: 9:55 to 10:40 a.m. Day/Time: Saturday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday: 11:00 to 11:45 a.m. Session: June 16 through July 21 Fee 1x/week: Member $100, Non-member $105 Older 4 to 5 year olds Day/Time: Tuesday: 5:50 to 6:10 p.m. Ballet 1 • Ages 5 to 6 Thursday: 4:30 to 5:20 p.m. Day/Time: Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 to 9:50 a.m. Session: June 16 through July 21 Fee 1x/week: Member $100, Non-member $105 Kindergarten to 1st Grade Day/Time: Thursday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Ballet 2 • Ages 6 to 7 Saturday: 9:55 to 10:55 a.m. Day/Time: Saturday, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Session: June 16 through July 21 2nd to 4th Grade Fee 1x/week: Member $100, Non-member $105 Day/Time: Thursday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:55 to 10:55 a.m. Ballet 3 • Ages 7 to 8 Day/Time: Saturday, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Session: June 16 through July 21 Advanced Classes 5 to 10 years old Fee 1x/week: Member $100, Non-member $105 Day/Time: Thursday: 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:55 to 10:55 a.m. Ballet 4 • Ages 8 to 9 Session 1: June 12 through July 14 Day/Time: Saturday, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Session: June 16 through July 21 Session 2: July 17 through August 18 Fee 1x/week: Member $100, Non-member $105 Fee: $115 J U NE 2018 18
PARKS & RECREATION YOUTH AND TEENS PROGRAMS Gymagination 2 Ages 2 to 4 years Day/Time: Thursday, 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Session 1: May 15 through June 7 Session 2: June 12 through July 5 Session 3: July 31 through August 23 Fee: Member $60, Non-member $65 Gymagination 4 Ages 4 to 6 years Day/Time: Tuesday, 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Music Together / Canta y Baila Session 1: Session 2: May 15 through June 7 June 12 through July 5 Conmigo / Rhythm Kids! Session 3: July 31 through August 23 Ages birth to 4 years Fee: Member $70, Non-member $75 Session 1: June 4 through June 27 Day/Time: Gymagination Begin Gym Monday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Ages 6 to 12 years Thursday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Day/Time: Thursday, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Session: May 17 through June 7 Session 2: July 11 through August 1 Fee: Member $80, Non-member $85 Day/Time: Monday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Gymagination Advanced Gym Tuesday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Day/Time: Tuesday, 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Day/Time: Thursday, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. Session 1: May 15 through June 7 Saturday: 9:30 a.m. Fee: Member $80, Non-member $85 Fee: 4 Week Session: First Child: $100, Sibling: $70 *By invitation only 6 Week Session: First Child $150, Sibling: $120 Guitar All ages Day/Time: Monday, Beginners 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Intermediate 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Session 1: June 4 through June 25 Session 2: July 9 through July 30 Session 3: August 6 through August 27 Fee: Member $50, Non-member $60 Fencing Beginners Ages 8 to 14 years Day/Time: Monday and/or Wednesday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Session 1: June 4 through June 27 Session 2: July 2 through July 25 Session 3: July 30 through August 22 Session 4: August 27 through September 19 Fee: $100 per session Fencing Intermediate / Advanced Ages 8 to 14 years Day/Time: Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Thursday and/or Friday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Session 1: June 4 through June 29 Session 2: July 2 through July 27 Session 3: July 30 through August 24 Session 4: August 27 through September 21 Fee 4x/week: $250 per month Fee 3x/week: $200 per month Fee 2x/week: $150 per month 1 199 PI PINECRES NECRESTT SSUN UN
SPORTS LEAGUES CONTINUING EDUCATION Coral Pine Tennis Leagues Women’s, Men’s and Doubles’ teams *Please call 305.668.7258 for detailed information. Howard Palmetto Baseball Guitar Softball Association Day: Monday, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Session: January through May Session 1: June 4 through June 25 *Please visit www.howardpalmetto.com for detailed information. Session 2: July 9 through July 30 Session 3: August 6 through August 27 Pinecrest Premier Soccer Club Fee: Member $50, Non-member $60 Session: August through May *Please visit www.pinecrestpremiersoccer.com for detailed information. Miami Premier Girls’ Soccer Club Session: August through May *Please visit www.miamipremiersoccer.com for detailed information. Suniland Xtreme Football Flag and Tackle Football Session: July through December *Please call 305.986.9084 for detailed information. Suniland Xtreme Cheerleading Session: July through December *Please call 305.733.9872 for detailed information. Line Dancing ADULT Day: Tuesdays Time: Basic 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Intermediate 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Advanced 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Session: June 26 through September 11 Fee: Member $66, Non-member $75. Two level simultaneous class discount rate. Member $132, Non-member $140. One class $10. Adult Salsa Beginners & Intermediate Day/Time: Thursday, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Session: June 14 through July 19 Fee: Member $55, Non-member $60 DANCE Fitness Plus Day/Time: Circuit Training, Monday and Wednesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Day/Time: Flexibility Training, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. AND Session: Ongoing Fee: Member $75 for 3-month pass, Non-member fee $125 for 3-month pass Stretch, Walk and Keep Young (FREE) FITNESS Day/Time: Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Yoga (FREE) Day/Time: Sunday, 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening (FREE) Day/Time: Tuesday, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Baby Boot Camp New classes added frequently. For most up-to-date Day/Time: Monday and/or Wednesday and/or Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. information, please visit www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks Session: Ongoing Fee: $100 monthly J U NE 2018 20
PARKS & RECREATION SENIOR FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO REGISTER FOR PROGRAMMING: 305.284.0900 • parks@pinecrest-fl.gov FOCUS www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks Subscribe to Parks and Recreation E-News at www.pinecrest-fl.gov/enews NOTICE: Unless noted otherwise, from June 11 to August 17, 2018 all senior programs will take place at Suniland Park located at 12855 Pinecrest Parkway (US 1). ONGOING Stitch Together Wednesdays, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. PROGRAMS From June 11 to August 17, will take place at Pinecrest Branch Library Whether you knit or crochet, you are welcome to sit and stitch together with this local group ranging in all ages. Are you a beginner? Our veteran crafters are more than happy to share their love and knowledge of knitting or crocheting with Genealogical Society of Greater Miami will you. Bring your favorite color yarn. We recommend a size 10 crochet needle be back in September 2018 or size 6 or 7 knitting needles. Game Day with coffee and refreshments Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon FLOW (Florida Licensing on Wheels) At Pinecrest Branch Library Taking place at Pinecrest Branch Library - June 11 to August 17 Every Third Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. BINGO with prizes and refreshments Renew, replace, change name or address on your driver license or ID card, or Every Second Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon renew vehicle registration. EVENTS & Themed Potluck Brunch Fridays, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon ACTIVITIES July 20 - Road Trip: Bring photos from Route 66, roadside attractions, or beautiful highway vistas you have driven by while traveling by car. August 17 - Rite of Passage: Bring pictures or memorabilia from prom, graduation, Pinecrest Pioneer Luncheon your Bar/Bat mitzvahs, Holy Communion and other rites of passage and traditions Friday, June 1, 11:30 a.m. you had growing up. Bring a dish to share. We will enjoy chatting, games and Join us as we celebrate our Pinecrest residents age 80+ with a deliciously getting to know your neighbors, both from Pinecrest and from our neighboring catered lunch. This event is by invitation only. If you are a Pinecrest Pioneer and communities. We will provide beverages. We will vote on our favorite dish. have not received an invitation in the mail, please call 305.284.0900. Winner gets a $10 gift card and bragging rights! 21 PI NECRES T S UN
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS Canasta Workshop with Chris Johansen Fridays, June 8 at Pinecrest Community Center and June 22 and 29 at Suniland Park, 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 noon Cost: $25 Complimentary Coffee FREE LECTURES Alzheimer’s Association presents: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon June 12: Know the 10 Signs July 10: Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body Silver Sneakers: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon Health Recovery June 19: My Saving Options as a Retiree The Taoist Tai Chi Way 6 hour Workshop August 14: Balance Builder Workshop Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Cost: $50 per session How Wellness Works: Session 1: Thursdays, June 14, 21, and 28 Last Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Session 2: Thursdays, July 12, 19, and 26 June 26: Wellness & Recovery Action Planning The flowing movements of Taoist Tai Chi serve as a moving meditation that July 31: Peer Support & Self Directed Care reduces stress and provides a way to cultivate body and mind. Regular practice August 28: SMART Goal Planning of Taoist Tai Chi can bring a wide range of health benefits to the muscular, skeletal, Presented by Auspicious Fish and circulatory system. TRIPS & TOURS Active Senior Camp Monday, June 4 through Friday, June 8, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Who says summer camp is just for kids? Pinecrest Parks and Recreation along with Miami Dade’s Eco Adventures, have collaborated to run a half-day Active Senior Camp for kids-at-heart, age 50+. Outings include kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, archery, a visit to Everglades National Park, along with Robert is Here, and more. Eat a hearty breakfast, bring snacks, and water. Cost: $225 Only 13 tickets available. Transportation provided to and from the Pinecrest Community Center. Perez Art Museum Thursday, August 2, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) is a modern and contemporary art museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting international art of the 20th and 21st centuries. Cost: $10 Lunch is on your own at PAMM’s Verde Cafe Transportation provided and will depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Pinecrest Community Center. All events require advanced registration via www.pinecrest-fl.gov/parks Classes and events are subject to change. We do not endorse organizations or businesses sponsoring programs nor do we support or approve the views they express or the products/services they offer. All participants and patrons using the park facilities and programs agree that the Village of Pinecrest and its officers, agents and employees shall (a) have unrestricted right and license to use their likeness in any broadcast, telecast, video, or photograph taken in connection with the use of the property and, (b) not be liable for any injuries or loss of property resulting from the use of the property. J U NE 2018 22
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit #2121 Miami, FL Village of Pinecrest 12645 Pinecrest Parkway Pinecrest, FL 33156 The Village Council dedicated the community room at Evelyn Greer Park as Leslie Bowe Hall on Friday, April 27, 2018. Leslie Bowe was a member of the founding Village Council and worked tirelessly in the formation of the Village government. He passed away in 2017.
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